Terry, Fair enough. I have previously heard good things about RB30 rings? I don't suppose they're interchangeable with L pistons?
Dave On Wed, 2005-05-25 at 10:05, Terry Rudd wrote: > Where would you like me to start? > > To exy, crap oil rings for L engines, reasonable compression rings but too > soft imho, tend to last around 80'Ks and then you can't see behind you. > > Regards, > Terry > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Andrews > Sent: Wednesday, 25 May 2005 9:18 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: ca18 parts > > > Guys, > > Whats wrong with Nissan ones? > > Dave > > On Tue, 2005-05-24 at 12:51, Errol Smith wrote: > > I have had ACL rings supplied in kits for the 6 engines (2 x A14 1 x > > A12 , 1 supercharged CG13 Micra, 1 L20B and one L16)I have built this > > year. > > > > Every one has had problems with excessive ring gaps. On contacting the > > Mahle ring expert at ACL (Rudi Samperi) he tells me 0.022" gap is OK > > for the top ring and 0.028" for the second ring on a 77mm A14 bore. > > > > At the se figures the rings are worn out and excessive ring gaps allow > > lots of blow by under load. When pressed he addmitted the gaps are > > gofr idiots who dont check ring gaps when building engines. > > > > From now on I will only use Hastings or Perfect Seal file fit rings. > > ACL are too rough. > > > > Cheers > > Feral Errol > > www.datrats.com.au > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Rudd > > Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 8:19 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: RE: ca18 parts > > > > > > Mark, > > > > Hastings Chrome Molly get my stamp of approval - I've never had a > > problem with them over many years of thrashing Datto engines. > > > > ACL have also been good to me over the years but they are pricey for > > me personally to buy as I get trade discount at Repco and they stock > > Hastings (Made in US of A but we wont hold that against them). > > > > Regards, > > Terry > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > > Mark Firman > > Sent: Saturday, 21 May 2005 6:47 PM > > To: ozdat > > Subject: ca18 parts > > > > > > I am rebuilding a ca18det to standard specs, no forged pistons > > or anything special for me as my wallet wont allow it.. > > So far i have been told to get chrome rings not cast ones and > > i have looked up prices for ACL rings and bearings and they > > are a good price.. > > What other brands should i be looking at? > > I just want to know that whatever i end up using will last > > well, so if anyone has used a particular brand or type and had > > good results then let me know, especially if it was on a > > ca18det or similiar.. > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! 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